Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) takes a shot during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Nashville Predators, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Ovechkin scored the go-ahead goal midway through the third period to reach 861 in his career, and the Washington Capitals beat the struggling Nashville Predators 3-2 on Wednesday night.
Ovechkin beat Juuse Saros with 9:35 left in regulation for his eighth goal of the season, tying Connor McMichael for the team lead. Ovechkin is now just 34 goals from breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goals record and is on pace to do it before this season is over.